Ghribia
Ghribia is a delicious traditional shortbread cookie originating from North Africa, particularly Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco. These buttery and crumbly cookies are usually made with semolina flour, powdered sugar, and butter, along with a touch of vanilla or almond extract for flavor. Some variations of Ghribia also include ground nuts like almonds or walnuts for added texture and richness.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks) softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 cups fine semolina flour
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- walnuts
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until well combined and creamy.
- Add the semolina flour, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix everything together until a soft dough forms. If you're using ground nuts, add them at this stage and mix well.
- Shape the dough into small balls, about the size of a walnut, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave some space between the cookies as they will expand slightly while baking.
- Using a fork or the back of a spoon, gently press down on each cookie to create a decorative pattern on the top.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake the Ghribia cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown around the edges.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the Ghribia cookies with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal (24%)Carbohydrates: 91g (30%)Protein: 16g (32%)Fat: 12g (18%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 7mg (2%)Sodium: 65mg (3%)Potassium: 353mg (10%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 99IU (2%)Calcium: 132mg (13%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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